After his Death, Chaz B’s Testimony Still Inspires! Read & Listen

The sudden passing of radio personality Chaz B is still weighing heavily on the hearts of his family, friends and fans. One thing is clear, Chaz lived an impactful life! Through his radio show “Sharing Life Issues with Chaz B“, he helped listeners face and resolve numerous difficult issues.

In 2011, Chaz B went through a struggle in his own life when he began exhibiting symptoms of kidney disease. After he returned to work, Chaz shared his inspiring testimony. Though he may have passed away, his testimony is still valid. We are thankful that he had more years to share with his family and fans.

Rest in Peace Chaz B.

If you recognize similar symptoms, please report to your doctor immediately.

My kidney journey started about March 2011. I woke up both legs were swollen I could hardly walk. I remember I missed, at that time, maybe a couple of weeks at work. After some medical medications it looked like all was well.

We travelled up to Cotonou, Benin Republic with the family and visited a restaurant. After like two days, we found a good Nigerian restaurant. And we were so happy because the food was not agreeing with us (no disrespect to anybody from Benin Republic). So we finally found this Nigerian restaurant and it was like wow!

So we sat down, just as the food arrived, I just felt myself, as the waiter was putting the food on the table, before my wife, daughter and brother, I just felt myself suddenly slumping in the chair and in a few seconds, just saw myself…I thought Monalisa (my daughter) was lifting off the ground, It was so funny. But it wasn’t really…I saw myself just going upwards, it looked like a very dark tunnel and I was travelling relatively fast, I turned around quickly and I saw myself lying, slumped on the chair, so the family shouted for help.

Well, I could see people gathering around my body but I was going further and further away from it. I continued upwards until I saw a bright light at the end of that tunnel. It was hard to see, but as I came out that bright light was so bright I tell you it was so beautiful there, that’s what I can tell you; flowers were extraordinary, different colours, never seen them before. I was trying to adjust because the brightness of the light was almost like being in front of the sun and I could see some kind of silhouette, but I couldn’t make it out.

So I just kept my head down, a Voice said, “Son why are you here?” I was still confused because I was still thinking, “No no what is going on?” I said nothing, I was confused totally and then He said “It is not time yet, go back, we still have a long mission to accomplish, go back my son”. I remember my spirit wanted to argue because I felt peace! Almost for the first time in my life, I didn’t really want to go back anywhere, but he insisted it’s not yet time and then all of a sudden I started to drift like falling backwards until I saw the people just praying around my body. Shouting “Jesus” “Jesus”.

And I remember re-entering into my body, like wearing a suit, it just felt really really strange, I cannot even describe that in words. Well that was actually my second experience with death, because at 10 ½ yrs in London I drowned and I was revived like seven minutes later.

I came back and I resumed work and all of a sudden, this thing, fainting spells; I just started fainting. In a meeting we had I fainted; My CEO was scared. I started throwing up every meal for some time. Almost for two months I would just throw up everything I eat. I couldn’t keep anything in the stomach and then I was admitted at Rodeen Hospital for a week and then I was diagnosed with AKD (Acute Kidney Disease).

This was how my journey started with kidney failure and that’s how I started dialysis Monday, Wednesday and Friday; four hours on the machine. (You lose like 2-3kg every single time you have dialysis)…And then I was still coming to work for 8months. I just would come to work. God would give me the strength. The devil wanted me to stop but I refused to stop.

Then in December (2011) was when I announced to you I’ll be on a long vacation. So I travelled to India with my family and a donor (kidney).

About a month and a week here’s this donor that was certified by a certain Doctor in Magodo…This guy was actually cleared as good to go, I paid N385,000 for the process. But do you know when I took this guy with me to India, He was totally unqualified and he had so many medical issues of his own, the Indian Doctors advised me to send him back to Nigeria. And I had to…Anyway we sent the donor back to Nigeria. Suddenly, I had this thought “should I return to Nigeria and start this whole journey again?” and I said No. God did not bring me all this way only to start the journey again.

So few days later the Doctor came into the room and asked what blood group my wife was and she said “O positive” and the doctor just had a big smile on his face and left the room. In the evening that day, he invited us to his office and asked her if she will be willing to donate her kidney. I was shocked because I never thought of it; that’s why I took a donor and paid over a million naira to him. I just was shocked. But do you know without even thinking about it, she said “That’s what I’ve been telling him”. And she had for six months and I was like “no way” “no way”. And do you know that day without reservation, she did it; she was willing, she said yes and now, you know, we did tests and the DNA testing among others, showed that we were found to be almost 96% compatible. 96%! Just to show you how great God is. How great is Jehovah! She became my donor and today I have a second chance at life “because she lives in me!”

After 5 ½ months in India, we returned home rejoicing over the new kidney and we felt victorious. Guess what? 2 ½ to 3weeks later another condition arose from the whole issue; it’s called a post-transplant situation. It’s tagged or named Lymphocele; like a retention of fluid in the body, causing the swelling of the abdomen and in my own case the whole right leg got swollen again.

After more money spent at St Nicholas Hospital, the doctors advised me, since I had just come back from India a couple of months, “why don’t you just go back there? It’s easier. We can do it here at St. Nicholas, but you just came back. Go back there”. So I started another plan, returned to India, thinking the procedure would be simple, fast and corrective. They looked at the scan, my Indian doctor felt “okay, it seems to be this way” but he was going on vacation, so I had to wait a couple of weeks till he got back and he asked me to come.

Now once he x-rayed and scanned again, a team of surgeons carefully looked at my case and decided to open me up, that’s right. So from just beneath my chest here, cut all the way down past my navel, opened me up and I had to have not one, but now two major surgeries again to correct the lymphocele. Well after surgery bowel movement was near impossible, my intestines were twisted and it wasn’t pretty. They decided that I could have no food and only little sips of water with medication was ordered for me and lasted 30days! Like a joke…30days, I lay on my back the whole time, according to the doctors’ order and it was not easy because I love food, Like Dan Foster, I love food. Finally with much prayers, from my wife, who had now arrived, and of cause all of you who were consistent in your love, prayers and support…The bowels straightened out and started moving and healing took place finally. And God again, If He hadn’t come through, I mean I walked through the valley of the shadow of death, but I shall fear no evil…”

Chaz B “my man”! i loved how you said that over the radio. You were a source of inspiration and you will be sourly missed. Oh i remember our day on your show, “The Bachelorettes”. You got us talking and seemed to see good in all of us. Indeed, you will be greatly missed. i will forever remember these words: “If each 1 can reach 1, then each 1 can teach 1… what a much more beautiful nation Nigeria would be. Now whether you like it or not or whether you know it or not, YOU ARE your sister and your brothers keeper! So, SHOW LOVE, just because”. RIP

This news will take sometime to sink in…. the death of a public figure has never felt so personal, but thats who Chaz B is…..the one we may never have seen, but surely always felt….. I miss you…. I’m waiting for 5.30pm to tune into rythm….I cannot give up hope that Stephen and Chike will do what they can to carry on…. Rest well.

Listening to his voice makes me sad and smile at the same time- sad to think I will not hear his voice again speaking and counselling callers on sharing life issues every weekday evening from 5.30pm and smile because his voice sounds so soothing and familiar…

Wonder what’s going to happen with the show today. I do hope Chike Onyia and Stephen with a PH will continue on- they are really a good fit for the show but no one can fill the void left by Chaz B really. If we listeners most of whom never met him in person but were so deeply impacted by his inspirational show feel so bereft and sad at his passing, how must his family, close friends, colleagues and associates who actually knew him feel?

Still feels so surreal.., I remember listening to him on Friday when he was taking the call from “Anonymous from Abuja”, a caller who said she was a Muslim but a fan of his who had been impacted by his show- she was seeking his counsel for a colleague/friend who was in a bad DV situation- only to hear he died on Saturday! He sounded so alive even though I hear he expressed he was not feeling too well and then Chike and Stephen came on…

Hmmmm….Rest Chaz B, rest… you will be missed.

I am so thankful to the Mr for introducing me to Chaz B’s show. He was such a fan of the show and earlier this year, met Mr Chike during a training organised by his company. I am rambling on I know but I am still so confused about news of Chaz B’s passing.

Never met him, barely listened to his show, but i heard so much about him from friends and family, i felt i was a fan of his show already. Your life story and struggle with kidney disease inspires each and every one to look beyond themselves and give back to others in love beyond our own setbacks. God had a purpose for his Life and I believe he has called him home..to rest..

Nigeria. We need to step up our medical delivery game BIG TIME! When we start to look to places like India (for reasons other than costs), it shows how far behind we’ve fallen. For a country so naturally blessed? You can see where corruption can lead. Politicians funding their personal accounts with money that should be put into healthcare, research and education. People die everyday and everywhere, I know, but it was upsetting to read about his ordeal which is not uncommon. It is Chaz B today, tomorrow, it could be anyone of us or our loved ones. RIP Chaz B. Unfortunately, I’ve learnt more about you in death than I did when you were alive.

I listened to Chaz B on Friday, never knew it was the last time. He had to leave the programme for Chike and Stephen, because like he said “Nigeria I am very strong”. To also think that the much announced soup kitchen to feed Ajegunle people, will be held without the initiator. Lesson: Live everyday, like its ur last, affect lives positively, like he would say “…show love, just because. RIP Chaz B. Your memory lives on

RIP Chaz B. Just like Author Unknown mentioned, I have learnt more about Chaz B after his demise. And I definitely agree on stepping up our healthcare game!! We can’t rectify it in one day but can the government at least implement a Preventive Healthcare System? This will help detect diseases in their early stages & even prevent them in some cases. All we need is simply measures like, having regular check-ups, (even when we feel healthy) discussing tips for a healthy & balanced lifestyle, staying up to date with our immunizations etc. Small simple steps like these will improve the quality of life of Nigerians. It irks me when an infectious disease becomes prevalent & the government expects everyone to be an expert in managing their health overnight!

I am pained, I listened, I called in twice. I have parked sometimes in my premises and will seat in the car till I had enough. I listened in on monday when Monalisa called. I was waiting to hear your wife speak…I listened, shed a tear sometimes and had a good laugh sometimes.

Word can not explain how I take these news. Death how it drowns marvelous people. I remembered I listened to him on last week on Rythm, He kept mentioning the 12 Rule of Success, which he only mentioned 3 (Passion, Competence…) I had to scrabble the list on a tissue paper because I was seating in a car and then a Ms. Anonymous called about customer disrespect to her as a designer, he didn’t complete the list as he took off because of time only to receive these news now, that piece of tissue paper will be treasured always as a parting gift to me. Rest in peace strong man

I pray that Almighty God will grant you eternal rest in heaven. You were a great friend and a mentor from afar. A good SERVANT LEADER! Even though you are dead, your legacy which you had left in our hearts will surely live on. Rest in peace. Adieu Chaz B Adieu.

The story is so touching. He has gone home to rest where there is no pain or hustling. May God grant pretty Monalisa, his wife and family members the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. People, let’s not mourn but celebrate the life of this great man who impacted generations. Rest in peace Chaz B.

Oh! mr death why?i remember a day when chaz b said that monalisa has him on one blessed morning,”what on earth will make him leave her alone” chaz replied:sweetheart nothing on earth will make me leave u & i want u to no that daddy love so much.but here mr death has put DADDY & DAUGHTER apart . Well God knows the best..fear well we love u but God love u most

i started listening to chaz b when i was driving couple of years back like 2 years exactly when he was with inspiration fm and i became addicted to his program,cos so many of it i could related too,now hes gone and i weep everyday cos i feel him most in my heart like he was my elder bro,though i nevered met you face to face i met u everyday on air around 6.15pm,God bless you for every word of encouragement u gave, REST IN PERFECT PEACE bro,u were my own inspiration

Charles B I will surely miss u, u indeed mended so many homes dat was at the verge of breaking up, remember u asking us to surprise someone in this season of surprises, u gave hope to many, ur advice went a long way in making me a better person u will sure be missed but we can not question God.he knows all and knows best may the good Lord give Monalissa n ur Wife the Heart to bear this great loss RIP hero of our time……..May God give us long life to reap the fruit of our labour. Amen

Chaz B, I would say u were Christ in human nature, the Aroma of God can words alone express the shock, pains grief I feel over your departure? Can only words describe you, of course still can get the right adjective to do that. Within the short period you stayed on earth you impacted life and did much more…you led people to Christ, gave hope to the hopeless, encouragement to the discouraged, showed love. You pastored pastors, man of great faith! I couldn’t see you in person but only heard your voice on radio and saw your pix on the web still I grief over your death as if you were my bro, broke down in tears over your death. Chaz B my man and uncle Chaz B as used to address you, I’ll greatly miss you. You’ll live forever in my heart, your words of advice and counseling I’ll abide by them. My Mentor, Chaz B RIP. No doubt you’re with the Lord resting. May God send his holy minister words of consolation to your lovely wife especially, and to your daughter Monalisa, the entire family and all of us your friends and fans.

Still finding it very difficult to believe this wonderful man is gone, anyway such is life and that is why we must be prepared always …..ahh! I ask that we would all be prepared, who followed his program and was inspired and encouraged by him. Holy Spirit pls comfort his family and give us all the fortitude to bear the loss.

Chazzb, I pray dat u’ll continually rest in d bossom of d Almighty till we meet to part no more.oh I wounder why good things dont last on dis planet, I no u’ll never miss haven.One thing am sure of is dat ursoul is already settled in ur enternal home, RIP CHAZZB.

never held about you until you were gone but feel so great to know you have affected lives wish i had a chance to speak or in why you were still alive but I feel blessed with d testimonies of the people you have been a blessing to though you are gone but you will continue to live on in our heart may the heavenly love that of Christ continue to be the strength of your family Rest well in Gods blossom……….Genius Chars B